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January Rainfall Precipitation in Atacama

Atacama is a region in Chile. January generally is a very dry month with an average rainfall around 0.1 mm in Copiapó. It is the driest month of the year.

Where and how much does it rain in Atacama in January?

Find the average total precipitation in January for the most popular destinations in Atacama on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Heavy rainfall has been defined as more than 160 mm precipitation. High: 90 mm to 160 mm. Moderate: 30 mm to 90 mm. Low: 5 mm to 30 mm.

  • How much rainfall does Atacama receive in January?
    • In general in January it hardly rains in Copiapó at all. For people who want to avoid wet weather, it is a perfect month to visit. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall.

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